Ardillieres tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Surgeres at 12 km from Ardillieres
Visit Ardillieres: highlights and tourist information
Ardillieres is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Ardillieres in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 12 km and Rochefort at 14 km.
Ardillieres, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Surgeres
at 12 km (direction east-north-east)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...
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Rochefort
at 14 km (direction south-south-west)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
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Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 15 km (direction west)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
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Fouras
Seaside resort at 17 km (direction west-south-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
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Ile-d'Aix
Island at 22 km (direction west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
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La Rochelle towers
at 23 km (direction west-north-west)These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...
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La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 23 km (direction west-north-west)The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
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La Rochelle harbour
at 23 km (direction west-north-west)The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
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La Rochelle
at 23 km (direction west-north-west)The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...
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La Rochelle aquarium
at 23 km (direction west-north-west)The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
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Saint-Savinien
at 26 km (direction south-east)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
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Brouage
at 27 km (direction south-west)The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...
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Marans
at 29 km (direction north-north-west)Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...
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Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 31 km (direction east-south-east)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...
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Markets in and near Ardillieres
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (12km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (15km)
- Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (15km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
- Echillais: market Wednesday (18km)
- Aytre: market Friday (20km)
- Courcon: market Wednesday (21km)
- La Rochelle: market every day (23km)
- Marans: market Tuesday (29km)
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (31km)
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Tourist attractions near Ardillieres, France
What to do at Ardillieres? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Ardillieres.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (23km)
Grand sites of France
- Brouage Fortifications (27km)
- Marais Poitevin (35km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (31km)
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (40km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- La Flotte-en-Re (36km)
- Coulon (38km)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (40km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (30km)
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (32km)
- Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (37km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (37km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (40km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (41km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (44km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (46km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (49km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (49km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Roche Courbon (28km)
- Jardins de la Boirie (34km)
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron (38km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (23km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Benon (18km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (27km)
- Hiers-Brouage (27km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (36km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (42km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (48km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (56km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (29km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (39km)
- Zoo de la Palmyre (46km)
Geography and distances
Ardillieres is in the west of France at 23 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Ardillieres is 395 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Ardillieres
Canton: Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis
Arrondissement: Rochefort
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17290
Distance to Ardillieres
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 23 km
from Paris: 395 km
from Calais: 580 km
from Nice: 694 km
from Bordeaux: 138 km
from Strasbourg: 709 km
Getting here
Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Ardillieres from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ballon, Chambon, Cire-d'Aunis, Forges, Landrais, Le Thou, Muron and Pere.
This page in French: Visiter Ardillieres